Tues., Sept. 25:

A design challenge with a twist! Product Runway puts teams of design professionals from multiple disciplines in a fashion design competition to design and create a garment or accessory out of standard architectural finish materials.

Wed., Sept. 26:

In conjunction with AIA Wichita, SMPS Wichita is hosting a History of Wichita Architecture Panel. Please join us to hear from some of our local experts about the architecture that shaped Wichita into the beautiful city it is today!

Wed., Sept. 26:

Join us for a powerhouse panel discussion with four emerging designers on the ins and outs of working for an agency, studio, in-house or freelance career. Ringmaster and Emcee, Adrian Ornelas will take them through 5-Rounds of tough questioning to knock out the differences in career paths, how design is evolving, and what they are doing to evolve as designers. This event is part of Wichita Design Week 2018 and a national EMERGE week with multiple AIGA chapters participating. AIGA EMERGE: Tailored Experiences to Empower Emerging Designers.

Thurs., Sept. 27:

Tomorrow’s marketing playbook is already written and the next generation of creators are
already in the game. It’s time to stop blaming budgets, dreaming of fewer deliverables and
idolizing traditional advertising. Instead, we must once again stare ideas in the face, accept
social media as the game-changing opportunity it is, and make now, ask questions later.

EVOLVING DESIGN

The Wichita area has a termendous amount of design talent focused on crafting unique brand experiences, transforming spaces, and evolving our community.

WICHITA DESIGN WEEK

Wichita Design Week is a week-long series of events to further engage designers of all disciplines and those who use design through connection, information, and inspiration. Design Week brings together three local chapters of national and international professional organizations to connect the Wichita design community and bring greater awareness to the benefits of design in our daily lives, businesses and community. The three associations are: AIGA: The professional association for design, IIDA: International Interior Designers Association, and the AIA: American Institute of Architects.

This year's theme "Evolving Design" is intended to raise awareness of how designers and design is continually evolving to expand creatively, engage audiences, and differentiate brands,

In Wichita the impact of design can be seen at every turn from the buildings we work and live in, to the spaces we enjoy, to the area brands that sell products and services locally, nationally and internationally. Design also plays a role in our culture including festivals, the arts, and our favorite gathering places.

Wichita Design Week is intended to highlight and draw attention to the benefits of design within our community and recognize the designers and design centric companies that help transform our city into an enjoyable place to live, work and paly, as the innovation leaders.